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# Ledger live - Most trusted and secure App - Ledger



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[Ledger Wallet](https://www.ledger.com/) is one of the most popular hardware wallets for managing and keeping your cryptocurrencies safe. It supports over a thousand crypto currencies. And thanks to its desktop and mobile app, it also makes it very easy to buy and sell coins. Sign up for Ledger Wallet, sign into your account, download and install the Ledger Live app, and start managing your crypto like a pro.

### Why Use Ledger Wallet in 2023?

1. Ledger Wallet mobile app works with both iOS and Android smartphones.
2. Ledger supports a number of currencies that are unavailable to others. Some wallets only support limited cryptocurrencies on their platform. But both Ledger devices can store Ripple (XRP), Monero (XMR), and Cardano (ADA).
3. The Ledger Live Wallet software comes with built-in NFT management and DeFi access. Without losing cold storage, Ledger offers connections to exchanges and decentralized apps.
4. Also, the Ledger Nano X model can be connected to the Ledger Live mobile app via Bluetooth.

### How to Check if Ledger Wallet is Real or Fake?

This is how you can verify the authenticity of your Ledger.

1. Firstly, visit the Ledger Live website and download the latest version of the Ledger Live software on your computer.
2. Then, install a program called OpenHashTab on your computer. This helps with checking the software.
3. Then, scroll down on the Ledger Live webpage and download the Windows version of the app.
4. Find the file you downloaded, right-click it, and choose “Properties.”
5. In the properties window, go to a tab called “Hashes.” This shows some special codes for the software.
6. Go back to the Ledger Live website, find the Windows hash, and then copy it.
7. Finally, come back to the properties window and paste the code you copied from the website in a special field called “Check against.”

### Download the Ledger Wallet Live App

This is how you can download and install the Ledger Live app on our device.

1. Go to the Ledger Live page on its official website.
2. Then, install the Ledger Live app.
3. After downloading Ledger Live, double-click the file.
4. Click Yes to approve the installation of Ledger Live if a warning appears.
5. Then, click Finish to complete the installation.

### How to Setup Your Ledger Wallet for the First Time?

1. Firstly, open the [Ledger Live wallet](https://www.ledger.com/) on your device.
2. Then, click the Get Started button.
3. Now you have to select your Ledger Wallet’s model
4. Then, connect your Ledger device to the system or phone and select “OK! I’m ready.”
5. In the next step, please select the “Set Up New Device” button.
6. Then, create a new unlock pin for our Ledger device.
7. Now, it is important to note down your recovery phrase as shown on your Ledger screen.
8. Follow the instructions to confirm that you have backed up the recovery phrase.
9. Then, Ledger will take you to the “Genuine Check” page.
10. Finally, click the “Check my Nano” button to finish the Ledger Wallet setup.

### How Do I Buy Crypto Via Ledger Wallet?

Here is how a Ledger user can purchase crypto.

1. Plug your Ledger wallet into your computer using the USB cable.
2. Then, launch the Ledger Live software on your computer.
3. Go to the “Manager” tab in Ledger Live.
4. Search for the cryptocurrency you want to buy in the app catalog and click “Install” to add it to your Ledger device.
5. Then, use a cryptocurrency exchange like Coinbase, Binance, or others to make a purchase.
6. Initiate a withdrawal from your exchange account to your Ledger. This sends the crypto from the exchange to your Ledger.
7. Then, when making a withdrawal, your Ledger device will ask you to confirm the transaction, providing an extra layer of security.
8. After confirming your Ledger, check Ledger Live to ensure the crypto has arrived in your wallet.

### FAQs

#### How to Stake Crypto Using a Ledger Wallet?

Here’s the simple process to stake crypto in Ledger Live Wallet.

1. For the currency you wish to stake, create an account.
2. Then, purchase cryptocurrency using Ledger Live (as we told you in the previous section) or move money from an exchange or another wallet to your Ledger device.
3. Navigate to the Earn area, select Stake, or open the account of the currency you wish to stake select Earn Rewards.
4. Make sure to use Ledger as your validator (where available).
5. Then, decide the amount and confirm.

#### Which is the best Ledger Wallet?

Ledger currently offers three different wallets. The names of these wallets are Ledger Nano X, Ledger Nano S Plus, and Ledger Stax. The Nano S Plus model is smaller, supports Android only, and there’s no bluetooth connectivity. While Nano X model is expensive and has support for both Android & iOS with bluetooth connectivity. Stax is the latest of these devices.

#### How to bring your Ledger Live account to [Ledger Wallet](https://www.ledger.com/)?

1. Select See All Assets from the Wallet section.
2. Next, press the Plus symbol.
3. Select Import from Desktop now.
4. Now go to the export accounts area of Ledger Live on your desktop. You’ll see a QR code displayed.
5. Next, use your phone to scan that QR code, then select Export.
6. Simply click the Import button after choosing the accounts you want to import.
